Charles De Ketelaere - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Undergoes knee surgery De Ketelaere had keyhole surgery to remove a torn meniscus in his right knee, Atalanta announced.

Impact De Ketelaere quickly decided to get operated on rather than attempt a conservative therapy and will be out for a while, but should return well before the end of the season to gear up for the World Cup. Lazar Samardzic replaced him in the last game, but Mario Pasalic, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Nicola Zalewski can also star in his position.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with significant injury De Ketelaere has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the internal meniscus in his right knee, Sky Italy reported.

Impact De Ketelaere got hurt right at the end of the warm-up before the last match, more precisely, planting his foot wrong and slipping during the shooting drills. He's in Belgium to decide the best course of action ahead of the World Cup, but his absence won't be brief in any case. Lazar Samardzic, Mario Pasalic and Kamaldeen Sulemana will handle the role in the next few games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Cremonse clash De Ketelaere won't be involved Monday because of knee soreness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact De Ketelaere was supposed to start but experienced some discomfort iwhile warming up and has been ruled out altogether. He'll be re-evaluated before Saturday's away game versus Lazio. Lazar Samardzic is filling in for him in this one.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists in rout De Ketelaere assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Parma.

Impact De Ketelaere provided a single assist Sunday, and he could have had so much more in what turned into a total rout. De Ketelaere has plenty of offensive upside, and is a major contributor every time he steps on the pitch. He will hope to continue this strong form moving back into continental play.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike showing versus Pisa De Ketelaere won one of one tackle and generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact De Ketelaere was moderately active in the final third but was unable to make the shat sheet for the third game in a row after scoring and assisting once in the previous two. He has created at least one chance in 12 consecutive tilts, piling up 33 and notching four helpers, 31 shots (12 on target) and 17 crosses (nine accurate) over that span. He has launched one or more deliveries in all but one fixture.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ends league scoring drought De Ketelaere scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact De Ketelaere returned to the scoresheet in league play, scoring for the first time since his brace against Lecce in mid-September, though he had produced two goals and two assists across his previous two Champions League appearances. Over his last 10 matches, he has taken 29 shots, registering at least two in every game but one and created 30 chances with at least two in each outing, totaling three goals and three assists.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Wednesday De Ketelaere assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact De Ketelaere returned to the scoresheet Wednesday, assisting one of the two goals from Atalanta for his second of the season. He's started the last eight Serie A games in a row dating back to Nov 22, collecting two assists whole creating 20 chances and winning six tackles.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in defeat De Ketelaere recorded one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact De Ketelaere generated his team's most dangerous plays against Inter, but he was denied an assist for the third time in a row. Despite struggling to make an impact on the score sheet, the attacker has created multiple scoring chances in each of his last seven starts considering both Serie A and Champions League activity. He should continue to play a role and may be more reliable for both shots and crosses when facing weaker opposition.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots in Cagliari bout De Ketelaere drew three fouls and registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact De Ketelare couldn't make the stat sheet as he had done in three of the previous four matches but was still productive and co-paced his team in a pair of stats. He has registered multiple key passes and shots in his last five displays, piling up 18 and 17 (nine on target), respectively. He has launched at least a cross in all but one game so far.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in wi De Ketelaere scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Chelsea.

Impact This marked the second straight UCL match where De Ketelaere registered a goal and an assist to help achieve a win. He is now up to two goals, two assists, nine shots, five shots on target and 15 chances created through five appearances in Champions League this season. Additionally, he has an interception in each of the last three UCL games, but he has failed to win a tackle in three of the five outings.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea SHOCKED by Atalanta in Champions League | de Ketelaere grabs late winner

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Provides assist in Fiorentina match De Ketelaere assisted once to go with five shots (four on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact De Ketelaere had a highly productive display, leading his side in attempts, posting a new season high, and key passes and feeding Odilon Kossonou before a lucky goal for his second helper in a row. He has launched multiple crosses in the last four contests, amassing 10 (five accurate), scoring once and logging 10 shots (five on target) and 11 chances created over that span.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends extended dry spell with team De Ketelaere scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact De Ketelaere had not found an attacking return since mid September, but ended his 10-match drought with his third goal in all competitions and his first assist. He has taken 17 shots and created 27 chances across 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots in Napoli bout De Ketelaere recorded three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Napoli.

Impact De Ketelare had an okay display and was livelier than other Atalanta attackers, co-pacing his team in attempts, but he missed the mark in all of them. He has logged at least one cross in eight consecutive showings, totaling 18 (three accurate) and logging nine shots (four on target), 13 key passes and three corners over that span, failing to contribute to a goal.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Sassuolo De Ketelaere drew one foul and had four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in 45 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact De Ketelaere was used as a sub for the second time in the last three matches and wasn't particularly impactful. He has split minutes with Lazar Samardzic as of late. He matched his season high in crosses and has had at least one in seven consecutive fixtures, amassing 16 (two accurate) and logging six shots (four on target), 12 key passes and three corners over that span, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creativity and Power | Head to Head | De Ketelaere vs Leão | Serie A 2025/26

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Features with Belgium De Ketelaere (thigh) got the start in Tuesday's match against Wales.

Impact De Ketelaere returned on the pitch with his national team after sitting out three of the past four games due to a nagging thigh problem. He had started over Lazar Samardzic and other attackers in four tilts before getting banged up, scoring once and adding six shots (two on target), six crosses (three accurate) and one corner. He has created at least one chance in every appearance, accumulating 10.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Como meeting De Ketelaere (thigh) won't be risked versus Como, L'Eco di Bergamo reported.

Impact De Ketelaere will skip the second contest in a row due to a relapse of a mild muscular injury and will be given the break to heal up fully. Lazar Samardzic and Daniel Maldini will keep filling in for him.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Club Brugge match De Ketelaere hasn't been selected for Tuesday's game versus Club Brugge as he hasn't fully recovered from his psoas injury, Atalanta announced.

Impact De Ketelaere came off the bench versus Juventus but didn't feel comfortable afterward and will go back on the shelf, likely missing also the next Serie A game versus Como and international duties to heal fully. Lazar Samardzic will continue to benefit from the situation. Mario Pasalic, Daniel Maldini and Ademola Lookman can also man the position.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays half an hour versus Juventus De Ketelaere (thigh) generated one cross (one accurate), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact De Ketelaere didn't have a great impact in his return from a minor injury. He'll likely resume starting over Lazar Samardzic soon enough. He has logged one key pass in each of his first five appearances, accumulating 10, scoring twice and tallying six shots (two on target), nine crosses (three accurate) and one corner.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday De Ketelaere (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Juventus.

Impact As expected, the Belgian is on the bench for this contest. He should see minutes in case Atalanta need a creative spark in the final third.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Juventus meeting De Ketelaere (thigh) "will be with us Saturday," coach Ivan Juric stated.

Impact De Ketelaere has quickly recuperated from a thigh issue, but he might be managed and not return to the starting XI right away, which would allow Lazar Samardzic to get the call again. He has created one or more chances in every appearance so far, totaling nine, and adding six shots (two on target), eight crosses (two accurate) and one corner, with two goals in the same contest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino tilt De Ketelaere (thigh) has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact De Ketelare will sit out at least one game after getting hurt midweek. Lazar Samardzic, Kamaldeen Sulemana or the returning Ademola Lookman will replace him behind the striker. He's not expected to be sidelined for long.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Torino game De Ketelaere has been diagnosed with a left psoas injury, Atalanta announced.

Impact De Ketelaere avoided a lesion that would have knocked him out for a few weeks but is considered likely to miss at least Sunday's game versus Torino. He'll be evaluated closer to the game. Lazar Samardzic, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Daniel Maldini are the other options at the position.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against PSG De Ketelaere left Wednesday's 4-0 defeat against PSG at halftime due to a thigh injury, L'Eco di Bergamo relayed, after recording one tackle (one won) and one key pass.

Impact De Ketelaere had a quiet first half, like all the Atalanta attackers, before being forced off due to a physical problem. He'll need to be assessed ahead of Sunday's away game versus Torino. Lazar Samardzic, Daniel Maldini, and Kamaldeen Sulemana would be options to replace him if he were unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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